A Dublin man was arrested for disorderly conduct Saturday after making repeated threats toward Indian Lake EMS medics who were attempting to provide him medical care.
Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office responded to the eastbound U.S. Route 33 rest area about 9:30 p.m. and made contact with medics and their patient, Todd Pitchard, 57.
Medics informed deputies of the threats Pitchard made and that they no longer felt comfortable transporting him after efforts to calm the highly intoxicated man were unsuccessful.
Asked if he’d been drinking, Pitchard reportedly told deputies, “A lot, absolutely.” He displayed poor motor skills, had slurred speech, and could not stand on his own, according to reports.
The suspect was arrested and transported to the Logan County Jail, but jail staff were concerned about lodging him at the jail because of his level of intoxication.
A Bellefontaine squad came to the jail and deputies rode with the squad and the suspect to Mary Rutan Hospital.
He was issued a summons in lieu of arrest for the misdemeanor offense.
